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Rural Economic Development Conference SummaryPresented by: David Terrell Senior advisor to Indiana Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann The State of Indiana is known for intelligent and aggressive economic development. In recent years, under the leadership of the Lt. Governor, the state has fashioned a philosophy and an array of programs designed especially for the small cities and towns of rural Indiana. In eight years Indiana has implemented statewide community and economic development across its rural regions that are unprecedented in the U.S. David Terrell has been at the center of those developments. The following is an overview of some of the programs that he spoke about:

Indiana Main Street ProgramIndiana Main Street (IMS) was established to provide economic revitalization and professional assistance to participating communities. IMS encourages the revitalization and restoration of downtown areas in Indiana cities and towns. As the traditional heart and hub of government, commerce, justice and social interaction, the downtown business district portrays a city's overall image.

Downtown Enhancement Grants The Downtown Enhancement Grant program is designed to foster innovative approaches to activities, which support and promote community based planning, pre-development, and research initiatives. The goal of these projects is to improve the quality of life and opportunities for increasing private investment and employment in Indiana Main Street (IMS) communities. The Downtown Enhancement Grant priorities are directed by OCRA’s strategic plan and the National Main Street Four Point Approach. Eligible applicants for the Downtown Enhancement Grant are current participating Main Street Programs that have been an active Indiana Main Street community for one year. Partnerships between other entities within the community and the Main Street group are encouraged but the Main Street group must be the lead applicant in order to apply. An active Main Street organization...

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During the past decade, Brazil had a government that focused on keeping inflation from shooting up, reducing unemployment and raising amount of money workers would earn. AS for the new president, his “major priorities of his administration included reforming social security, pension and tax policy, combating hunger and poverty, and enhancing educational opportunities, particularly for poor children”. With the reforms that have been put into place, Brazil had a superb ten years of economic growth. ( E. Bradford Burns, 2015)
In 2006, the president Lula “enacted reforms to increase public investment and control spending. Agricultural and mining operations persistently expanded, and foreign investors and major trading partners showed renewed interest in the country”. Since 2003, nearly 40 million Brazilians were lifted out of poverty, joining the ranks of the middle class and buying consumer items like televisions and cars. This in turn spurred more economic growth culminating in a 7.5% GDP growth rate in 2010 that was the country’s best economic performance in 25 years. But since 2010, Brazil’s economic growth, though still on the positive side, has been declining. (E. Bradford Burns, 2015)
The gross domestic product (GDP) in Brazil was worth 2476.69 billion US dollars in 2011, according to a report published by the World Bank. The GDP value of Brazil is roughly equivalent to 3.99 percent of the world economy....

...﻿Project Report: Brazil
When you think of Brazil, the first thought that comes into mind is perhaps football, coffee or dancing. You might not think of it as one of the world’s fastest growing economies; one of the BRIC nations, [Brazil, Russia, India and China] recognised by Goldman Sachs in 2003, as one of four countries with the potential to become some of the world’s largest economies by 20501. As of 2009, Brazil is the 8th largest economy by nominal GDP, and in terms of Power Purchasing Parity, or PPP.2 Economic growth in Brazil has been significant over the past few decades, and is a result of many factors, including a large and growing workforce of 95.21 million3, consistent economic policy and the introduction of the new currency: the Real dollar.
In 2009, Brazils GDP amounted to $1,571,980,000,0004, the service sector being the largest contributor providing 66% of the total figure. It employed 71% of the Brazilian labour force, meaning that it is the backbone of the Brazilian economy.
Incorporating many different industries, including automobiles, steel, petrochemicals and computers, Brazils industrial sector is diverse and provides 27% of GDP and employs 14% of the labour force. Brazils industrial output is concentrated in the south and the south east of the country, clustered around the largest cities Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo.
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...BRAZIL PEST
Political environment
• Greed and Corruption
• Increase in government expenditures
• Political stability and emphasis on consistent economic policies and growth
• Position of international influence and power (BRIC)
• Many environmental restrictions and regulations (Protection of Amazon)
• Going into business:
• High bureaucracy, lack of transparency of rules and slow legal procedures (are hurdles to overcome and make brazil a difficult country to do business in)
• The huge opportunities for foreign companies in Brazil's growing economy have to be weighed up against the country's relatively high taxes and labor costs // labour rules are generous to workers
• Foreign exchange rules are in favour for investors outside the country but with some restrictions by certain states (freely allow dividends and capital to be repatriated to investors outside the country, but some restrictions are imposed by certain states // differences in risk between its 27 states)
Economic environment
• The world’s sixth largest economy (GDP: $2.089)
• Poor GDP growth of 3.2% in 2011,(was high in 2010 but dicreased due to measures to decrease inflation) the economy is expected to grow strongly.
• inflation 5%
• expanding its presence in world markets. ($256 billion (2011 est.) - 24th worldly)
• high interest rates make it an attractive destination for foreign investors. ???explain??
• Imports: $226,2 billion (2011 est.) - 23rd world -...

...Overview
Consumer behaviour is the process individuals or groups go through to select, purchase, use and dispose of goods, services, ideas or experiences to satisfy their needs and desires.
Unilever had decided to launch detergents in Brazil basically targeting the low-income consumers living in the NorthEast of Brazil. So the Head of Unilever’s Home Care, Robert Davidson appointed Laercio Cardoso for this project as he was from the same country which would be an advantage with respect to knowing the market and doing a successful market research. The project was named “Everyman”.
The first phase of the project was a thorough market research to understand the lifestyle, aspirations, shopping and laundry habits of the low-income consumers.
Consumer Information
Brazil is by far the largest country in Latin America. Its 170 million people live predominantly in two clusters, one in the Southeast and the other in NorthEast. Brazil has witnessed several cycles of deep recession and strong economic recoveries over a period of 3 decades. And by the year 1996 the boom was particularly beneficial to poorest 10% of the population whose purchasing power grew by 27%. So now Unilever could target the low-income segment people as their purchasing power had grown considerably.
Lot of differences are seen between the SouthEast and the NorthEast regions with respect to many factors:
Sl.No | Criteria | NorthEast | SouthEast...

...Brazil, or officially the Federative Republic of Brazil is the largest country in both South America and the Latin America region. It is the world's fifth largest country, both bygeographical area and by population over 190 million people It is the largest Lusophone, or portugese-speaking, country in the world, and the only one in the Americas.
Religion plays a major role in the lives of most of the people in this largest South American county.
Here are some interesting Brazil facts: Around ninety percent of this population identifies with some sort of religion, making it more religiously inclined than any other South American country. Only around 1% of its population do not believe in a God, or a supreme being in some form or another. The Brazilian Constitution of 1889 declared that there was no official religion in Brazil, so everyone was free to believe as they liked. That’s why, just like the USA, Brazil can practice freedom of religion according to the newest constitution that was adopted in 1988.
Brazil’s religious make-up can be traced to the diverse groups of people who came in various forms – natives, invaders, immigrants, and slaves.
In terms of Christian religions, the main churches in Brazil are:
• Catholic
• Protestant
• Methodist
• Episcopal
• Pentecostal
• Lutheran
• Baptist
Its religious inclination is also extremely diverse, despite the fact that...

...of Healthcare/Hospital in BrazilBrazil has seen its share of economic downturn in the past century. Brazil’s economy has gained strength since. In 90’s many economic reforms were put in place including tax reform, privatization, deregulation, strict fiscal policy, trade liberalization and a structural and legal framework was set up to attract foreign investment. Introduction of new currency the Real, in 1994 helped cut inflation. Market reforms turned Brazil to become an open economy and began growing again in 2009. Access to most sectors is generally favorable through imports, local production or joint ventures.
Recently healthcare along with other services sectors have been growing at a fast rate and opportunities to expand exist. Brazil is an excellent market for U.S. manufacturers of health technology products and services. In the healthcare sector Foreign direct investment in Healthcare organizations are prohibited, however in services sector, the best market opportunities include the hospital management and consulting services, training for allied health-care personnel, hospital renovation and health maintenance organizations.
The health industry in Brazil is the biggest in the South American continent and holds immense potential for further expansion. The Brazilian government has begun to reform the country’s entire integrated medical delivery system. The government is making constant...

...In Brazil, the deforestation of the Amazon rainforest is a very big issue. In this report I will explain the connections of the deforestation to the Brazilian environment and economic development, and for extra reference I will relate these to the included map. The deforestation of the Amazon seems to be necessary to economic development in Brazil. Along with this, sadly the Amazon rainforest is being demolished at a alarming rate and it is causing major environmental issues including loss of bio-diversity, decreased hardwoods, world climate change and many others.
To the indigenous people, the Amazon is a source of incalculable water, carbon sequestering, and it is very bio-diverse. When it is being deforested then all of the resources that it provides get smaller and smaller until there is eventually going to be nothing left. An article in National Geographic states “During the past 40 years, close to 20 percent of the Amazon rain forest has been cut down, more than in all the previous 450 years since European colonization began. (Wallace) ” This fact, along with the shown deforestation on the included map should help you realize the mass of rainforest that is being cut down. Deforestation comes with a price though, the environment. Brazil is loosing precious hardwoods, bio-diversity and soil everyday but the largest problem continues to be carbon emissions. “Deforestation, a critical contributor to climate change,...

...geography and culture of South America’s largest country in area size and population.
Brazil’s Culture and Geography
Brazil is the largest country is South America and it is the fifth largest country in the world, in terms of population and area. With an estimated 183 million inhabitants, Brazil has the largest population in Latin America (2008). BRAZIL. [ONLINE] Available at: http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org. [Last Accessed 1 March 2013]. Brazil is known for hosting its annual Carnaval, in Rio de Janeiro, one of the most famous cities in Brazil. During the Carnaval Rio de Janeiro is flooded with tourists that flock to the city to enjoy the beaches, music, and sight-seeing, and also stimulating the economy with the much need finances.(www.famouswonders.com) The country of Brazil covers half of the South America continent and borders with Colombia, Venezuela, Suriname, Peru, French Guiana, Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Uruguay. With its large size the only country that does not border with Brazil is Chile and Ecuador.
The characteristics of Brazil’s environment and climate are different from the tropical North to the seasonal changes in the South. The central parts of Brazil receive the most rain during the summer months, while the highlands of Brazil are dry, with snow in some of the southern states. The landscape of...